Tracks for the Journey
Tracks for the Journey will improve your well-being with practical insight and inspiration from progressive Christian spirituality, positive psychology, and justice ethics. Your host is Dr. Larry Payne, a minister, chaplain, and counselor with more than 50 years experience helping people on their journey of life. He believes well-being is founded on balanced self-awareness, quality relationships, and active spirituality. Access all the resources of the Network at www.tracksforthejourney.com. https://hopp.bio/tracksforthejourney
Episodes
This episode unpacks the concept of “attunement” from relationship researcher John Gottman, a practice of noticing, honoring, and responding to a loved one’s emotions. I tell the story of Leo and Melinda as a kitchen-table moment goes wrong, then gets replayed and done right.
You’ll find the...
What if the bestselling self-help advice of the year is only telling you two-thirds of the story? This episode expands Mel Robbins's viral Let Them Theory. Alongside "Let Them" and "Let Me," you’ll learn a third, essential move: Let Us.
Using real examples from healthcare, education, and immigration policy in...
What if the most important relationship on your spiritual journey isn't with a book, a doctrine, or even a church? It could be one wise person willing to walk beside you.
In a culture of DIY religion, I offer reasons why spiritual mentorship is vital, based on my 50 years of ordained ministry. I share some of my journey ...
Every parent wants to do a great job. Dr. Chris Hanson offers practical guidance on how this is done in this episode with the vital skill of Nurturant Parenting.
Chris is a pediatrician and theologian who is showing parents how to balance authority and engagement. That is the essence of being a Nurturant Parent who...
Each faith journey is unique, a work of God and the individual. In this episode Beau Stringer, Associate Pastor at Resurrection Church Downtown in Kansas City, shares his movement from evangelical, to pastor, to seeker, and to a deeper faith reconstruction. His journey casts light on the movement of many sincere seekers...
We all know what it feels like to leave behind what's familiar — a home, a role, a comfort zone — and step into something unknown. This episode of Tracks for the Journey, draws on the words of Jesus on the night before the cross — "Come now, let us leave" — to explore why change is so hard, and w...
Enjoy this warm, imaginative episode of Tracks for the Journey in which I sit in my spring prayer garden and talk with Red — my billion-year-old granite stone. Through this playful yet profound dialogue, I probe Red's geological journey (meteor strikes, ice ages, and all) to offer a surprisingly simple antidote to...
Religious liberty — one of America's most foundational values — is under serious threat, and Texas is where the battle is playing out most visibly. Fueled by the ideology of Christian Nationalism, politicians and public figures have targeted the state's 500,000-plus Muslim residents through discriminatory po...
The secret to material progress has been revealed! It is--Ignorance. Sound crazy? Listen to this edition of Field Notes as I quote the esteemed historian Yuval Harari make the case that we can only learn if we admit that we do not know the answers. Plus, explore the best study Bible I've used in a long time, the New Rev...
Explores the evolving history of where God "lives" to discover a closer, more personal spirituality. Great stone temples and magnificent cathedrals once located the Divine. We need a better place now for our unique journey through the dynamic 21st century world. Here's your guide for merging spirituality with ever...
Have you ever looked at your family's history as a sacred pilgrimage? Centuries ago, families in my heritage like the Magills and the Junkins fled political unrest and poverty in Scotland and Ireland, undertaking a perilous eight-week ocean voyage to America. They faced incredible unknowns with remarkable courage and de...
If you’ve ever felt like you’re "drifting" from your community or faith, this story proves you aren't alone. Here is a fascinating deep dive into history that ends with a powerful reminder to check in on the people you miss. Just like the mystery of Amelia Earhart, one of Jesus’ inner circle&mdas...
Ever feel like a past experience is "stuck," haunting your thoughts no matter how much you talk about it? On this episode of Tracks for the Journey, psychologist Dr. Sharla Boyd explains that trauma isn't a character flaw—it’s a neurological hurdle.
What’s inside:
- Learn how EMDR (Eye Movement Desensi...
How can we navigate the path after the loss of a loved one? I think we must shift the focus away from seeking "closure"—a misleading term—to the active process of adjusting to a new reality. The work emphasizes that while grief is a complex physical and emotional disruption, real healing is about adjusting t...
Field Notes for February 5, 2026 covers how to open your heart to the companionship of God in daily life and a review of Mel Robbins book "Let Them Theory."
In the section called Finding the Hidden One, you'll hear about a way to handle life in our troubling times with a key insight from the story of two disciples....
Struggling with stress now? Who isn't? 🧠 Dr. Sharla Boyd, a psychologist with 20+ years of experience, is sharing her top self-care strategies for navigating our chaotic world. From the benefits of journaling for emotional release to finding the right exercise for mental health, learn how to regulate your mood and stay...
The "river of lies" in our politics isn't just annoying—it’s destabilizing our entire society.
We are currently facing a "multi-pronged assault" on truth, from foreign disinformation campaigns to domestic leaders who prioritize "alternative facts" over reality. The Book of Proverbs warned us centuries ago: wh...
Could Jesus tell time? The answer might surprise you! He never saw a clock, but Jesus knew exactly what time it was. This episode dives into the Bible idea of the "fullness of time," showing how Jesus seized a historic window to change the world through love rather than political violence. Discover a fresh perspective o...
All of us are feeling the strain of modern incivility and angry, divisive politics. Could Kindness Work for this kind of society? I explore this crucial question and ways we can reclaim a better society with intentional prosocial action. I cover the powerful ideas of ancient philosophy and modern science to reveal the p...
Unlock the radical call to "love like a slave" in a world focused on personal gain. This podcast explores the shocking passage in Philippians 2, where the Apostle Paul describes how Jesus was motivated by an all-encompassing, non-coercive love for God and others.
Join Larry in examining the challenge this servant m...
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